Dog breeds vary in size and shape from the tiniest teacup Chihuahua to the massive St Bernards and Great Danes.
Most dogs were bred for particular behaviours, such as hunting or herding.
Find out more about your favourite breeds here >>
The Tailster Guide to Dogs
Owning a dog is great fun and immensely rewarding. But, dogs have complex needs and each dog is unique.
In this section you will find out about the different breeds and Crossbreeds, how to train them, and look after them
Crossbreeds & Designer Dogs
A crossbred dog is a hybrid of two breeds of dog. This can lead to some very interesting mixed-breeds.
Once they were considered second class citizens to pure breeds, many have become incredibly popular in their own right.
Find out more about your favourite crossbreeds here >>
Read Our Latest Posts on Dogs >>
Can Cats And Dogs Really Live Together?
One of the biggest myths that we’ve adopted is that dogs and cats are mortal enemies. We seem to harbour the illusion that, as soon as they’re in the same room together, all hell will break loose and it’ll be a fight to the death. However, this is just simply not the case.
Britain’s Rarest Dog Breed On The Brink Of Extinction
When we think of animals under the threat of extinction, we typically think of wild rhinos and tigers miles away from home. However, it seems that no one is safe, as numbers of one UK dog breed have now dropped lower than those of giant pandas and white rhinos. Let’s find out more about the otterhound.
Do you know what pet body language means?
Find us a pet owner who has never wished their pet could speak to them– you’ll be hunting for quite some time. But really, our pets are constantly communicating with us. They just speak in pet body language rather than plain English. Need a helping hand deciphering what they’re trying to tell you? Just keep reading.
Separation Anxiety in Dogs | How Can You Treat It?
We all know our pets hate it when we start packing our bags to jet off on holiday, but if their behaviour becomes especially disruptive it may be due to a bigger issue. Separation anxiety in dogs is particularly common and is triggered by unresolved attachment issues. Read on to find out more about separation anxiety in dogs.
5 Easy Tricks You Can Teach Your Dog Today
Training A Dog Can Be A Fulfilling Process, But Is No Easy Task. Each And Every Trick Requires Time, Patience And Dedication. To Give You A Helping Hand (Or Paw..?!), We’ve Decided To Put Together A List Of 5 Easy Dog Tricks That You Can Teach Your Companion!
Here’s How To Adopt A Failed Service Dog
Service dogs are so valuable that, in all honesty, we wouldn’t be able to live without them.For those that are successful, the service dog world is their oyster, but for the remaining few it’s a different story…
Why Do Dogs Run In Circles?
Why do dogs run in circles? As the UK’s most popular pet, dogs have a whole number of endearing (if not slightly odd) qualities that we can’t help but love. We find out more about this specialty.
How To: Stop Your Dog Pulling On The Lead
Whether it’s your own dog doing their best to separate your arm from its socket or you’re caring for somebody else’s pup, a dog that pulls on the lead sucks the fun out of dog walking. Wehave some Tailster Tips to help you tackle this common problem.
5 common mistakes when introducing reptiles to dogs – and how to avoid them!
When introducing a dog and a reptile to one another, the situation can quickly go awry if either animal is not comfortable with the other. Here’s 5 tips to deal with the situation.
Four Tips On Dealing With Dog Separation Anxiety
As much as we’d like to, we can’t spend every second of every day with our four legged friend. Some dogs handle this better than others, and sadly, some can suffer from severe separation anxiety.
How To: Desensitise Your Dog To Visitors At The Door
Dogs love to bark. It’s one of the most important ways of communicating and letting us understand what they’re feeling, second only to body language. But what if the barking becomes out of control when someone is at the door?
Dog Jump Danger: Know The Risks
Although they’re known for jumping up and down from furniture, and we quietly love it when they settle down next to us for a while, a new study has found that jumping from certain heights could be harmful for dogs.